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Cable GuideIncluding All PortServerand Digi One Products

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Contents

Chapter 1 EIA-232 Asynchronous InterfaceGeneral EIA-232 Cable Information .................................................................................................................1Physical Cable Characteristics ..........................................................................................................................1Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................................1Environmental Requirements ...........................................................................................................................1Data Rate Information ......................................................................................................................................1Data Rate vs. Cable Length ..............................................................................................................................2Transmission Errors ..........................................................................................................................................2

Chapter 2 EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25Digi DB-25 Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................3DB-25 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable ..........................................................................................4DB-25 4-Wire Hardware Handshaking (DTR) Cable.........................................................................................4DB-25 Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) Cable .............................................................................................5DB-25 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable .......................................................................................................5DB-25 Modem Cable ..........................................................................................................................................5

Chapter 3 EIA-232: RJ to DB-25Digi RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................7RJ Connector Types ............................................................................................................................................7Digi RJ-45 to DB-25/DB-9 Cable Adapters .......................................................................................................8Digi RJ-45 to RJ-45 Cable Adapters: 8 Pin ........................................................................................................8RJ-11 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable............................................................................................8RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (DTR) Cable ....................................................................................9RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) Cable ............................................................................9RJ-45 8-Wire ALTPIN Terminal/Printer Cable................................................................................................10RJ-45 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable ......................................................................................................11RJ-45 8-Pin to Modem (ALTPIN option).........................................................................................................11RJ-45 10-Pin Plug to DB-25 Modem Cable .....................................................................................................12RJ-45 8-Pin Crossover Cable for Cisco and Sun Netra ....................................................................................12

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Chapter 4 EIA-422 Asynchronous InterfaceGeneral EIA-422 Cable Information.................................................................................................................13Physical Cable Characteristics .........................................................................................................................13EIA-422 Interface Signaling ............................................................................................................................13EIA-422 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................13Digi EIA-422 Connector Wiring.......................................................................................................................14EIA-422 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable .....................................................................................14EIA-422 Hardware Handshaking (Ready/Busy) Cable ....................................................................................15EIA-422 DTE to DCE (Modem) Cable ............................................................................................................15

Chapter 5 EIA-485 Asynchronous InterfaceGeneral EIA-485 Cable Information.................................................................................................................16Physical Cable Characteristics .........................................................................................................................16EIA-485 Interface Signaling ............................................................................................................................16EIA-485 Grounding Requirements ..................................................................................................................16Termination Information ..................................................................................................................................16Digi EIA-485 Connector Wiring.......................................................................................................................17

EIA-232 Asynchronous Interface 1

Chapter 1 EIA-232 Asynchronous Interface

General EIA-232 Cable Information....................................................................... 1Physical Cable Characteristics ............................................................................... 1Grounding Requirements ....................................................................................... 1Environmental Requirements ................................................................................. 1Data Rate Information ............................................................................................ 1Data Rate vs. Cable Length.................................................................................... 2Transmission Errors ............................................................................................... 2

General EIA-232 Cable InformationUse this information to determine the proper EIA-232 cable requirements for your application.

Physical Cable CharacteristicsEIA-232 serial interface cables should be shielded, low capacitance cables, designed specifically for serial data transmission.

Grounding RequirementsEIA-232 interface cables should have the shield grounded at both ends of the cable. Digi recommends Chassis Ground, available on the shell of Digi's DB-25 connectors, and pin 4 of a 10-pin RJ-45 connector.

Environmental RequirementsWhile good shielding provides reasonable protection against "noise" (electromagnetic interference, or EMI), cables should still be routed away from noise sources wherever possible. Avoid laying cables in close proximity to transformers, generators, motors, fluorescent lights, etc.

Data Rate InformationThe maximum data rate that can be used for EIA-232 connections is primarily determined by the quality and length of the interconnecting cable. The quality of the cable (for transmission purposes) is generally determined by the capacitance per foot rating of the cable.The following table gives the recommended maximum cable length for a given data rate. Longer cables may be implemented at your discretion. Note that not all Digi products support all of the data rates listed below.


Data Rate vs. Cable Length

Notes:The maximum length is the amount of cable that is connected to a Digi supplied interconnect device, such as Quad or Octa cables and boxes.The maximum length is based on a cable rated at:12.3 pF/foot, conductor to conductor22.4 pF/foot conductor to shieldIn situations where low-capacitance cable is unavailable, or very long cable runs are required, "short-haul" modems can be used to increase the effective range of the EIA-232 interface. Short-haul modems are similar to standard modems, except that they are connected directly to each other via a cable instead of going through a telephone circuit.Note: Use only externally-powered short-haul modems with Digi products.

Transmission ErrorsIf transmission errors occur, follow this procedure to determine the cause of the problem:

1. Reduce the baud rate. 2. Reduce the cable length. 3. Use a cable with a lower capacitance per foot rating.

Data Rate (bps) Maximum Cable Length57,600 or less 100 feet

115,200 80 feet

230,400 40 feet

460,800 20 feet

921,600 10 feet

EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25 3

Chapter 2 EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25

Digi DB-25 Connector Pin Assignments ................................................................ 3DB-25 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable .............................................. 4DB-25 4-Wire Hardware Handshaking (DTR) Cable............................................. 4DB-25 Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) Cable ................................................. 5DB-25 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable ........................................................... 5DB-25 Modem Cable .............................................................................................. 5

Digi DB-25 Connector Pin Assignments

Signal Description DTE Use Pin #

GND Chassis Ground N/A Shell

TxD Transmitted Data Output 2

RxD Received Data Input 3

RTS Request to Send Output 4

CTS Clear to Send Input 5

DSR Data Set Ready Input 6

SG Signal Ground reference 7

DCD Data Carrier Detect Input 8

DTR Data Terminal Ready Output 20

RI Ring Indicator Input 22

EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25 4

DB-25 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) CableThe following three-wire cable is often sufficient for a terminal, printer, or other DTE device configured for software flow control.Simple Terminal/Printer Cable

This cable is a three-wire null modem cable. Transmitted Data on one end of the cable is connected to Received Data at the other end, and vice versa. The male DB-25 end can be plugged directly into most serial terminals and printers without any adapters. The female DB-25 end plugs directly into any Digi DB-25 serial port."

DB-25 4-Wire Hardware Handshaking (DTR) CableThe following four-wire cable is often sufficient for an older terminal, printer, or other DTE device configured for DTR (hardware) flow control. However, some terminals and printers may use a signal other than DTR for flow control. In addition, some terminals and printers may have other cable requirements. Consult your terminal or printer manual for this information. For more universal compatibility, use a full-wired DB-25 terminal/printer cable.

Terminal/Printer Cable with DTR Handshaking

Important: Some terminal or printer manufacturers may use different methods of flow control. Consult your documentation for specific wiring requirements.

DB-25 Female(Digi End)

DB-25 Male(Peripheral)

Signal Pin Pin SignalTxD 2 connected to 3 RxDRxD 3 connected to 2 TxDSG 7 connected to 7 SGGND shell connected to (via shield) shell GND



Signal Pin Pin Signal

TxD 2 connected to 3 RxD

RxD 3 connected to 2 TxD

CTS 5 connected to 20 DTR

SG 7 connected to 7 SG

GND Shell connected (via shield) to Shell GNDjumpered 4+5 RTS+CTS

EIA-232: DB-25 to DB-25 5

DB-25 Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) CableThe following cable is often sufficient for a terminal, printer, or other DTE device configured for RTS/CTS (hardware) flow control. However, some terminals and printers may have other cable requirements. Consult your terminal or printer manual for this information. For more universal compatibility, use a fully-wired DB-25 terminal/printer cable.Terminal/Printer Cable with RTS/CTS Handshaking


DB-25 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer CableThe following cable wiring supports most serial terminals or printers with either software or hardware handshaking. This cable is valid with any Digi DB-25 serial port.Terminal/Printer Cable for Software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (DTR) Handshaking


DB-25 Modem CableTo connect a DB-25 equipped asynchronous adapter to a modem, use a standard "straight-through" cable. A straight-through cable has a DB-25 female connector at the Digi end, and a DB-25 male connector at the modem end. All 25 pins are connected, 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3, etc. Use shielded cable, and connect pin 1 of each connector to the cable shield.






RTS 4 connected to 5 CTS

CTS 5 connected to 4 RTS

DSR+DCD 6+8 connected to 20 DTR


DTR 20 connected to 6+8 DSR+DCD

GND Shell connected (via shield) to Shell GND

DB-25(Digi End)

DB-25 Male(Terminal/Printer)

Signal Pin Pin SignalRTS 4 connected to 5 CTS

GND Shell connected to Shell GND





DTR 20 connected to 8+6 DCD+DSR

DCD+DSR 8+6 connected to 4 RTS

EIA-232: RJ to DB-25 6

Chapter 3 EIA-232: RJ to DB-25

Digi RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments ................................................................. 7RJ Connector Types ................................................................................................ 7Digi RJ-45 to DB-25/DB-9 Cable Adapters ........................................................... 8Digi RJ-45 to RJ-45 Cable Adapters: 8 Pin ............................................................ 8RJ-11 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable................................................ 8RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (DTR) Cable ........................................ 9RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) Cable ................................ 9RJ-45 8-Wire ALTPIN Terminal/Printer Cable.................................................... 10RJ-45 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable .......................................................... 11RJ-45 8-Pin to Modem (ALTPIN option)............................................................. 11RJ-45 10-Pin Plug to DB-25 Modem Cable ......................................................... 12RJ-45 8-Pin Crossover Cable for Cisco and Sun Netra ........................................ 12


Digi RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments10-pin RJ-45 plugs may be difficult to obtain in the retail market; therefore, most Digi device driver software incorporates an optional feature called ALTPIN, which swaps the logical functions of DSR (Data Set Ready) with DCD (Data Carrier Detect).When ALTPIN is enabled, DCD becomes available on pin 1 of an 8-pin RJ-45 connector (equivalent to pin 2 of a 10-pin connector).

*When ALTPIN is in effect.

RJ Connector TypesThe following table shows the relationship of various RJ plugs to the Digi RJ-45 10-pin jack. The Digi 10-pin jack can accept any of the listed plug types. The wiring of each plug type corresponds to support of specific capabilities such as software handshaking, hardware handshaking, and the Digi ALTPIN feature.

*When ALTPIN is in effect.

Signal Description DTE Use Pin #

RI Ring Indicator Input 1

DSR (DCD*) Data Set Ready (Data Carrier Detect*) Input 2RTS Request to Send Output 3

GND Chassis Ground N/A 4

TxD Transmitted Data Output 5

RxD Received Data Input 6

SG Signal Ground reference 7

CTS Clear to Send Input 8

DTR Data Terminal Ready Output 9

DCD (DSR*) Data Carrier Detect (Data Set Ready*) Input 10

Digi 10-PinJack Signal Name

RJ-4510-PinPlug

RJ-458-PinPlug

RJ-116-PinPlug

RJ-114-PinPlug

1 RI 1

2 DSR (DCD*) 2 13 RTS 3 2 1

4 GND 4 3 2 1

5 TxD 5 4 3 2

6 RxD 6 5 4 3

7 SG 7 6 5 4

8 CTS 8 7 6

9 DTR 9 8

10 DCD (DSR*) 10


Digi RJ-45 to DB-25/DB-9 Cable AdaptersRJ-45 to DB-25/DB-9 cable adapters can be purchased from Digi. These adapters consist of a 10-pin RJ-45 plug connected via a two- or four-foot cable to a DB-25 or DB-9 connector. The adapters are fully-wired and provide modem control.Part numbers for RJ-45 to DB-25 Cable Adapters:

Part numbers for RJ-45 to DB-9 Cable Adapters:

Digi RJ-45 to RJ-45 Cable Adapters: 8 PinRJ-45 to RJ-45 cable adapters can be purchased from Digi. These adapters consist of an 8-pin RJ-45 plug connected to another 8-pin RJ-45 plug with a crossover cable. These cables are used to connect the Digi devices to the serial console port of Cisco and Sun Netra devices. Pinout information and a graphic is included later in this chapter. See "RJ-45 8-Pin Crossover Cable for Cisco and Sun Netra" on page 12 for pinout and graphic information.Part numbers for RJ-45 to RJ-45 8-Pin Crossover Cable for Cisco and Sun Netra:

RJ-11 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) CableThe following 3-wire cable is often sufficient for a terminal, printer or other DTE device configured for software flow control.

Simple Software Handshaking Terminal/Printer Cable (RJ-11)

This cable is a 3-wire null modem cable. Transmitted Data on one end of the cable is connected to Received Data at the other end, and vice versa.The RJ-11 plug fits into the center of the RJ-45 jack. The male DB-25 end can be plugged directly into most serial terminals and printers without any adapters.

Cable RJ45 to DB25M ( Male) DTE 24" 76000129Cable RJ45 to DB25F (Female) DTE 24" 76000198Cable RJ45 to DB25M ( Male) DTE 48" 76000195Cable RJ45 to DB25M ( Male) DCE 48" 76000238Cable RJ45 to DB25F (Female) DTE 48" 76000199

Cable RJ45 to DB9M ( Male) DTE 24" 76000239Cable RJ45 to DB9F (Female) DTE 24" 76000200Cable RJ45 to DB9M ( Male) DTE 48" 76000240Cable RJ45 to DB9M ( Male) DCE 48" 76000264Cable RJ45 to DB9F (Female) DTE 48" 76000201

Cable RJ45 to RJ45 8-pin (single pack) 76000631Cable RJ45 to RJ45 8-pin (bulk pack of 8) 76000632Cable RJ45 to RJ45 8-pin (bulk pack of 16) 76000633

RJ-11 (Digi End) DB-25 Male (Peripheral)Signal Pin Pin Signal




GND 1 connected (via shield) to 1 (or shell) GND


An RJ-45 8-pin connector uses the same wiring with the center pins only-pins 3, 4, 5, and 6. See the section titled RJ Connector Types for a comparison of various RJ connector types that work with the Digi 10-pin RJ-45 jack.

RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (DTR) CableUsing an 8-pin plug, the following cable wiring is often sufficient for a terminal, printer, or other DTE device configured for DTR (hardware) flow control. However, some terminals and printers may use a signal other than DTR for flow control. In addition, some terminals and printers may have other cable requirements. Consult your terminal or printer manual for this information. For more universal compatibility, use the RJ-45 10-wire terminal/printer cable or a Digi RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter.



RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) CableUsing an 8-pin plug, the following cable wiring is often sufficient for a terminal, printer, or other DTE device configured for RTS/CTS (hardware) flow control. However, some terminals and printers may have other cable requirements. Consult your terminal or printer manual for this information. For more universal compatibility, use theRJ-45 10-wire terminal/printer cable or a Digi RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter.








GND 3 connected (via shield) to 1 (or shell) GNDjumpered 4+5 RTS+CTS


DSR 1 connected to 20 DTR


GND 3 connected (via shield) to 1 (or shell) GNDTxD 4 connected to 3 RxD




DTR 8 connected to 8 DCD

EIA-232: RJ to DB-25 10

RJ-45 8-Wire ALTPIN Terminal/Printer CableUsing an 8-pin RJ-45 plug, the following cable wiring supports most serial terminals or printers with either software or hardware handshaking using the Digi ALTPIN option. Most terminals and printers use Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) for hardware handshaking. The cable shown supports this method.

ALTPIN Terminal/Printer Cable for Software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (RTS/CTS) Hand-shaking

* ALTPIN must be turned on for pin 1 to be DCD. When ALTPIN is enabled, DCD becomes available on pin 1 of an 8-pin RJ-45 connector (equivalent to pin 2 of a 10-pin connector).Important: Some terminal or printer manufacturers may use different methods of flow control. Consult your documentation for specific wiring requirements.

RJ-45 8-pin(Digi End)



DCD* 1 connected to 20 DTR


GND 3 connected (via shield) to Shell GNDTxD 4 connected to 3 RxD




DTR 8 connected to 6+8 DSR+ DCD

EIA-232: RJ to DB-25 11

RJ-45 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer CableUsing a 10-pin RJ-45 plug, the following cable wiring supports most serial terminals or printers with either software or hardware handshaking. This cable is valid with any Digi RJ-45 serial port. Most terminals and printers use Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) for hardware handshaking. The cable shown supports this method.

Terminal/Printer Cable for Software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (RTS/CTS) Handshaking

* ALTPIN must be turned off for DCD to be on pin 10.Important: Some terminal or printer manufacturers may use different methods of flow control. Consult your documentation for specific wiring requirements.

RJ-45 8-Pin to Modem (ALTPIN option)The following table shows how to build an 8-wire modem cable using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. This cable supports the Digi ALTPIN option when plugged into a Digi RJ-45 serial port.

8-Wire Modem Cable Supporting ALTPIN Option

When ALTPIN is enabled, DCD becomes available on pin 1 of an 8-pin RJ-45 connector (equivalent to pin 2 of a 10-pin connector).Note: ALTPIN is not supported for the PortServer product under Windows NT. Use a full 10-wire modem cable in this case.

RJ-45 10-pin(Digi End)



DSR+DCD* 2+10 connected to 20 DTR


GND 4 connected (via shield) to Shell GNDTxD 5 connected to 3 RxD




DTR 9 connected to 6+8 DSR+DCD

RJ-45(Digi End)

DB-25 Male(Modem End)


DCD 1 connected to 8 DCD

RTS 2 connected to 4 RTS

GND 3 connected (via shield) to 1 (or shell) GNDRxD 5 connected to 3 RxD

TxD 4 connected to 2 TxD


CTS 7 connected to 5 CTS

DTR 8 connected to 20 DTR

EIA-232: RJ to DB-25 12

RJ-45 10-Pin Plug to DB-25 Modem CableThe simplest way to connect a modem to a Digi RJ-45 jack is to use a Digi RJ-45 to DB-25 Cable Adapter. The following table shows how to apply the adapter wiring scheme to custom modem cables.

RJ-45 to DB-25 Modem Cable (10 Wire)

RJ-45 8-Pin Crossover Cable for Cisco and Sun NetraBelow is the pinout information for an RJ-45 8-Pin crossover cable for Cisco and Sun Netra serial console ports. Also included is a graphic detailing pin positions on the RJ-45 plug.RJ-45 to RJ-45 8-Pin Crossover Cable

RJ-45(Digi End)

DB-25 Male(Modem End)


RI 1 connected to 22 RI

DSR 2 connected to 6 DSR

RTS 3 connected to 4 RTS

GND 4 connected (via shield) to 1 (or shell) GNDTxD 5 connected to 2 TxD

RxD 6 connected to 3 RxD


CTS 8 connected to 5 CTS

DTR 9 connected to 20 DTR

DCD 10 connected to 8 DCD

from RJ-45 port

Signal Signal to Cisco/Sun-Netra RJ-45

port4 TxD connected to RxD 65 RxD connected to TxD 36 GND connected to GND 48 DTR connected to DSR 71 DSR connected to DTR 22 RTS connected to CTS 87 CTS connected to RTS 1



General EIA-422 Cable Information.................................................................... 13Physical Cable Characteristics ............................................................................ 13EIA-422 Interface Signaling ............................................................................... 13EIA-422 Grounding Requirements ...................................................................... 13Digi EIA-422 Connector Wiring.......................................................................... 14EIA-422 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) Cable ........................................ 14EIA-422 Hardware Handshaking (Ready/Busy) Cable ....................................... 15EIA-422 DTE to DCE (Modem) Cable ............................................................... 15

General EIA-422 Cable InformationThis section applies to Digi products equipped with EIA-422 asynchronous interfaces.

Physical Cable CharacteristicsEIA-422 interface cables should be shielded twisted-pair cables. Each signal requires two leads (one twisted pair of wires) to complete a balanced voltage digital circuit. The shield should be connected to the Chassis Ground of the devices at both ends of the interface cable.

EIA-422 Interface SignalingThe EIA-422 interface provides four signals: Transmitted Data (TxD), Received Data (RxD), Request To Send (RTS) and Clear To Send (CTS). The functions of these signals are identical to their EIA-232 counterparts.

EIA-422 Grounding RequirementsEIA-422 interface cables must provide a ground path between the devices to be connected. This ensures the integrity of data transfers and control signals. This should be connected to the Chassis Ground of each device. Digi recommends using the cable shield for this purpose.


Digi EIA-422 Connector WiringA terminal, a serial printer, or a serial port for another computer usually functions as a DTE device. The Digi adapter is also a DTE device. To connect a DTE device to another DTE device a null modem cable or adapter must be used.Two wires (one twisted pair) are required for each signal, a positive lead ("+"), and a negative lead ("-"). The "+" leads at one end of the cable must be connected to the "+" leads at the other end, and the "-" leads at one end must be connected to the "-" leads at the other end.Incorrect wiring could result in damage to the connected devices. The following table shows the pin configurations for the EIA-422 versions of Digi DB-9, DB-25, and RJ-45 connectors.

EIA-422 Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF) CableUse the chart below as a guide for EIA-422 wiring. Pin numbers have been omitted because they vary from product to product. For Digi pin numbers, see the section titled Digi EIA-422 Connector Wiring. For peripheral device pin numbers, see the documentation for your peripheral device.

Signal Description DB-9 Pin DB-25 Pin RJ-45 10 Pin

TxD+ Transmitted Data (+) 3 2 5TxD- Transmitted Data (-) 9 14 1RxD+ Received Data (+) 2 3 6RxD- Received Data (-) 6 16 2RTS+ Request To Send (+) 7 4 3RTS- Request To Send (-) 4 19 9CTS+ Clear To Send (+) 8 5 8CTS- Clear To Send (-) 1 13 10GND Chassis Ground Shell Shell 4

SG Signal Ground 5 - 7

DTE (Digi End) DTE (Peripheral)Signal Lead Lead Signal

TxD + Connected to + RxD

- Connected to -

RxD + Connected to + TxD

- Connected to -

GND Connected to GND

RTSJumpered, connect:RTS(+) to CTS(+);RTS(-) to CTS(-)

Jumpered, connect:RTS(+) to CTS(+);RTS(-) to CTS(-)

RTS

CTS CTS


EIA-422 Hardware Handshaking (Ready/Busy) CableUse the following table as a guide for EIA-422 wiring. Pin numbers have been omitted because they vary from product to product. For Digi pin numbers, see the section titled Digi EIA-422 Connector Wiring. For peripheral device pin numbers, see the documentation for your peripheral device.

EIA-422 DTE to DCE (Modem) CableUse the chart below as a guide for EIA-422 modem wiring. Pin numbers have been omitted because they vary from product to product. For Digi pin numbers, see the section titled Digi EIA-422 Connector Wiring. For modem pin numbers, see your modem's documentation.

DTE (Digi End) DTE (Peripheral)Signal Lead Lead Signal

TxD + Connected to + RxD

- Connected to -

RxD + Connected to + TxD

- Connected to -

RTS + Connected to + CTS

- Connected to -

CTS + Connected to + RTS

- Connected to -


DTE (Digi End) DCE (Modem)Signal Lead Lead Signal

TxD + Connected to + TxD

- Connected to -

RxD + Connected to + RxD

- Connected to -

RTS + Connected to + RTS

- Connected to -

CTS + Connected to + CTS

- Connected to -




General EIA-485 Cable Information................................................................ 16Physical Cable Characteristics ........................................................................ 16EIA-485 Interface Signaling ........................................................................... 16EIA-485 Grounding Requirements ................................................................. 16Termination Information ................................................................................. 17Digi EIA-485 Connector Wiring...................................................................... 17

General EIA-485 Cable InformationThis section applies to Digi products equipped with EIA-485 asynchronous interfaces.

Physical Cable CharacteristicsEIA-485 interface cables should be shielded twisted-pair cables with a maximum of 4000 feet in length. Each signal requires two leads (one twisted pair of wires) to complete a balanced voltage digital circuit. The shield should be connected to the Chassis Ground of the devices at both ends of the interface cable.

EIA-485 Interface SignalingThe EIA-485 interface provides four signals: Transmitted Data (TxD), Received Data (RxD), Request To Send (RTS) and Clear To Send (CTS). The functions of these signals are identical to their EIA-232 counterparts.

EIA-485 Grounding RequirementsEIA-485 interface cables must provide a ground path between the devices to be connected. This ensures the integrity of data transfers and control signals. This should be connected to the Chassis Ground of each device. Digi recommends using the cable shield for this purpose.

Termination InformationA DIP switch controls the termination of many Digi devices. Most Digi devices use the #4 switch to control termination. When the switch is up, termination is off and there is no termination. To set termination on the device, move the #4 switch to the down position. Termination is recommended in a multi-drop line for the last networked device. Termination also biases the line.Check your Digi device for its ohm rating, but 100 ohms is the nominal setting in Digi products.


Digi EIA-485 Connector WiringTwo wires (one twisted pair) are required for each signal, a positive lead ("+"), and a negative lead ("-"). The "+" leads at one end of the cable must be connected to the "+" leads at the other end, and the "-" leads at one end must be connected to the "-" leads at the other end.Incorrect wiring could result in damage to the connected devices. The following tables show the pin configurations for the EIA-485 versions of Digi DB-9 and RJ-45 10 pin connectors.RJ-45 Pinouts

DB-9 Pinouts

RJ-45 Pin 485 Half Duplex485 Full Duplex Signal Description

1 TxD- TxD- Transmitted Data (-)2 RxD- RxD- Received Data (-)3 n/a RTS+ Request To Send (+)4 GND GND Chassis Ground

5 TxD+ TxD+ Transmitted Data (+)6 RxD+ RxD+ Received Data (+)7 SG SG Signal Ground

8 n/a CTS+ Clear To Send (+)9 n/a RTS- Request To Send (-)10 n/a CTS- Clear To Send (-)

DB-9 Pin

ScrewTerm

485 Half Duplex

485 Full Duplex Signal Description

1 9 Not used CTS- Clear To Send (-)2 6 RxD+ RxD+ Received Data (+)3 3 TxD+ TxD+ Transmitted Data (+)4 2 Not used RTS- Request To Send (-)5 5 GND GND Chassis Ground

6 7 RxD- RxD- Received Data (-)7 1 Not used RTS+ Request To Send (+)8 8 Not used CTS+ Clear To Send (+)9 4 TxD- TxD- Transmitted Data (-)

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